The need to research refractory breathlessness

Currow David C., Abernethy Amy P., Allcroft Peter, Banzett Robert B., Bausewein Claudia, Booth Sara, Carrieri-Kohlman Virginia, Davidson Patricia, Disler Rebecca, Donesky DorAnne, Dudgeon Deborah, Ekstrom Magnus, Farquhar Morag, Higginson Irene, Janssen Daisy, Jensen Dennis, Jolley Caroline, Krajnik Malgorzata, Laveneziana Pierantonio, McDonald Christine, Maddocks Matthew, Morelot-Panzini Capucine, Moxham John, Mularski Richard A., Noble Simon, O'Donnell Denis, Parshall Mark B., Pattinson Kyle, Phillips Jane, Ross Joy, Schwartzstein Richard M., Similowski Thomas, Simon Steffen T., Smith Tracy, Wells Athol, Yates Patsy, Yorke Janelle, Johnson Miriam J.

Source: Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 342-343
Journal Issue: January

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